John Williams drives a Hyundai IONIQ 5 Ultimate 73kWh 2022 electric car.
This is John’s first electric car, he’s owned the Hyundai IONIQ 5 from new and drives under 5,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 280 miles range from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5?
- Designed as an EV
- great looks, quality, range and fast charging
- great and large interior
- very comfortable, powerful yet practical car.
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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Looks
- range
- fast charging.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
Lane control is awful – turn it off as soon as I start driving.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Fast charging
- great range
- great control over battery regeneration.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Sun visors extend when down.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Too soon to answer!
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
myenergi zappi charger – have solar + batteries. Can charge at 5kWh for free on a sunny summer day. Can charge 7.5 kWh if needed too. Have arranged Octopus Go giving cheaper electric over night. First 100 miles, the car cost me nothing…£0 to run.
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Octopus Go (new tariff). Cheaper rate for 4 hours overnight. Daytime more expensive. Too early to say if it works for me but fixed for 1 year so 🤞
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Have only used Gridserve in Exeter and Braintree. Seems the best way forward as you simply turn up, plug in and pay. No faff with phone apps, special cards etc. Simple!
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
LV – cheaper than my old diesel car. Which? recommended.
Itemise how much money you’re saving each month owning & running your electric car
£520
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